Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 (1968)
| Country: | Hong Kong |
| Capital: | Hong Kong |
| Abbreviations: | HK, HKG |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +852 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
03
:
29
After
04
:
30
21 APR
21 Apr 1968 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 21 April 1968, 03:29 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 21 April 1968, 04:30 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 21 Apr 1968 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
03
:
29
After
02
:
30
20 OCT
20 Oct 1968 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 20 October 1968, 03:29 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 20 October 1968, 02:30 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 20 Oct 1968 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in Hong Kong (1968)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Central and Western District | 21 Apr 1968 | 20 Oct 1968 |
| Eastern | 21 Apr 1968 | 20 Oct 1968 |
| Islands District | 21 Apr 1968 | 20 Oct 1968 |
| Kowloon City | 21 Apr 1968 | 20 Oct 1968 |
| Kwai Tsing | 21 Apr 1968 | 20 Oct 1968 |
| Kwun Tong | 21 Apr 1968 | 20 Oct 1968 |
| North | 21 Apr 1968 | 20 Oct 1968 |
| Sai Kung District | 21 Apr 1968 | 20 Oct 1968 |
| Sha Tin | 21 Apr 1968 | 20 Oct 1968 |
| Sham Shui Po | 21 Apr 1968 | 20 Oct 1968 |
| Southern | 21 Apr 1968 | 20 Oct 1968 |
| Tai Po District | 21 Apr 1968 | 20 Oct 1968 |
| Tsuen Wan District | 21 Apr 1968 | 20 Oct 1968 |
| Tuen Mun | 21 Apr 1968 | 20 Oct 1968 |
| Wan Chai | 21 Apr 1968 | 20 Oct 1968 |
| Wong Tai Sin | 21 Apr 1968 | 20 Oct 1968 |
| Yau Tsim Mong | 21 Apr 1968 | 20 Oct 1968 |
| Yuen Long District | 21 Apr 1968 | 20 Oct 1968 |
DST Changes Summary for Hong Kong
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May | 1979 | Forward 1 hour | 03:29 ➜ 04:30 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 21 Oct | 1979 | Back 1 hour | 03:29 ➜ 02:30 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Hong Kong
Does Hong Kong use Daylight Saving Time in 1968?
Yes, Hong Kong observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1968 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Hong Kong?
The next scheduled time transition in Hong Kong will take place on Sunday, 21 April 1968. At 03:29 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Hong Kong follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Hong Kong spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each region.
How will the next transition affect the day in Hong Kong?
Following the shift on 21 Apr 1968, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.